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GU59 LUD

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,136 mi
Last recorded65,136 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 LUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 65,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber top mount corroded

rear beam axel corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,587 miles

Coolant leak Radiator area

Front Both suspension top mounts corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 61,587 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Has failed (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator area

Front Both suspension top mounts corroding

Offside Headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 59,607 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 57,382 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 53,726 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 51,768 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,711 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Very slight brake bind

Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,128 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 31,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,785 miles

nearside front wiper split on edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,652 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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GU59 LUD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU59 LUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU59 LUD registered?

GU59 LUD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is GU59 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 LUD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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